Friday, December 28, 2012

January 2013 St. Louis Nonprofit Events

The G&FC is back at Central; the Foundation Directory Online Professional and Grants to Individuals Online databases are working on all the reference computers in the building; and we're getting ready for our official Grand Reopening Jan. 11th -- see 12/5 post below-- so we hope to see you soon.

Also wanted to let you know about these other important coming events for St. Louis area nonprofits:

G&FC EVENTS CALENDAR

All events take place at the Central Library. There is no fee but preregistration is requested, so e-mail kparks@slpl.org or phone 314-539-0357 to sign up or ask about free parking.

Weds. March 11, 11-1, FC Webinar & Networking:"How to Ask Individuals for Money,"Bring your lunch and join other interested fundraisers to view and discuss this Foundation Center recorded webinar. Laurene Francois of the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, will go over specific language to use to make a strong ask and how to avoid some common mistakes. rm 2.6

>>>Mon., March 30th, noon-12:30,5th Mon. Meetup--Get to Know the GFC,Come for an orientation tour and find out how we can help you in your philanthropic & fundraising research, March 5-minute focus: "Prospect Research" Meet @ 2nd fl. Social Sciences Rm. desk.

Weds. April 8 1-2:30 Introduction to Fundraising Planning Foundation Center FIN Services Specialist Kief Shladweiler will describe the basic planning process for growing and diversifying your nonprofit's financial support. If you've never fully developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session will help you strategically think through the components to come up with the best plan for you. Kief will also answer questions about Foundation Center grantseeker resources and research. 2nd fl. training rm.